When in doubt, revert to a classic. Well, that’s what I say anyway. And there is nothing quite like the slasher film to end all slasher films, featuring one of the most infamous and haunting horror characters in cinematic history, not to mention an ‘80s cultural icon.
The story is simple enough. A crazed lunatic with a grotesque disfigurement and a clawed glove, stalks horny teenagers in their dreams, sounds scary right? Maybe not so much. But the ‘epic’ special effects and a young Johnny Depp’s bouffant hairdo make this a classic. So snuggle up, put on your favourite pyjamas and prepare to be scared. One, two Freddy’s coming for you…
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